Cultural Preservation

In the quest for development, many countries in the developing world have sacrificed or neglected their cultures and traditions in pursuit of GDP. Bhutan sees culture as central to its identity for its people and as a nation.

Traditional Medicine

Bhutan is a biodiversity hotspot with several endangered species of flora and fauna and more than 7,000 species of vascular plants. More than 600 medicinal plant species are identified in Bhutan, around half of which are currently used in...

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Palace Restoration

Bhutan is largely considered one of the last surviving monarchies in the world. Through most of the country’s early history, Bhutan witnessed attacks mainly from Tibet, and, as a consequence, all prominent structures were designed and built as fortresses...

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Documentation of Heritage Sites

With rapid infrastructural development in Bhutan, significant projects have been implemented and have impacted both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The Inventory and Database System of Heritage Sites is a fundamental need to preserve ancient heritage sites. With the...

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